Budget Analyst - Formulation & Execution - Maximus Services, LLC

The pivotal role of the Financial Services Budget Analyst, supporting our Intelligence Community customer, is indispensable in driving the success of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process. Tasked with the intricate responsibility of formulating, executing, and meticulously monitoring budgets, the candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal allocation of financial resources. This involves a multifaceted approach, including conducting detailed analysis of financial data to identify trends, monitor spend plans, and provide insights, thereby contributing significantly to strategic decision-making.

At the heart of this role lies the core responsibility of overseeing the development, execution, and vigilant monitoring of budgets, spend plans, contracts, and financial commitments. These efforts are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of a directorate/component/office's financial operations. Success in this position hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the Intelligence Community's (IC) financial execution process, coupled with an adept handling of intricate details related to financial management, expenditure forecasting, and fiscal oversight.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS106, P4, Band 7

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert insights to support and contribute to the analysis and reporting of a component's financial activities and budget.

- Assist in crafting comprehensive spend plans and closely monitor financial execution activities.

- Record and track interagency agreements for facilitating Economy Act and other financial transactions.

- Document financial commitments, obligations, and expenses with precision and accuracy.

- Ensure meticulous preparation and processing of transactions, verifying and certifying payments.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to execute budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with programmatic goals and optimal resource utilization.

- Generate detailed budget reports encompassing funding and activity summaries for various stakeholders, including the customer's offices, component, and NIP programs.

- Assist in the development of budget submissions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

- Contribute to the creation of fiscal guidance and implementation schedules for each budget phase, subject to customer review and acceptance.

- Support adherence to Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (IPPBE) deadlines and milestones, facilitating customer participation in necessary processes.

- Contribute to the enhancement of operational procedures by recommending and implementing process improvements.

- Maintain a meticulous record and tracking system for interagency agreements, facilitating seamless financial transactions.

- Resolve outstanding financial obligations and undelivered orders proficiently.

- Provide dedicated support to COTRs and the Chief of Staff, aiding in the execution of their requirements and addressing process-related inquiries.

- Assist the Sponsor in drafting and refining National Security Customer acquisition policies and instructions.

- Engage in developing insightful budget analysis, participating in financial data calls, and conducting portfolio reviews.

- Collaborate with the customer in the development and evaluation of fiscal program builds for both internal components and IC-wide Programs.

- Devise effective methods to track spending, execution, commitments, obligations, and expenses for the component.

- Develop strategic program briefs to effectively communicate critical information.

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of the budget, ensuring balance across various functions and disciplines.

- Contribute to and generate various communication materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports pertaining to budgets, for dissemination through interagency forums and working groups.

- Collaborate closely with USG and IC partners in large interagency forums and working groups, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• Due to contract requirements, candidates must possess a current and active TS/SCI Clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• Bachelor's degree in a pertinent field, such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics; demonstrating a strong academic foundation relevant to the position.

• 7+ years working in government budgeting of which 3-5 years must be within the Intelligence Community.

• Proven expertise of government budget formulation activities and adept familiarity with the intricacies of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution Process (IPPBE).

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Minimum Requirements

TCS106, P4, Band 7

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

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